Best/worst states to make a living

In today's still-tenuous economy, find out where is the best place to make a living -- and where is the worst.

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9. New Jersey -- High wages are undermined by a very high cost of living. The state's unemployment rate is also fairly high, and workplace conditions are rated below average.

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